Around 25 Beaver Scout Leaders from Biggleswade District gave their flock of 100 youngsters a carol service to remember in the darkness of Henlow Camp Site. On the programme it was to be a winter camp fire but surprise guest the Reverend Richard Winslade from Maulden soon got the festive spirit going. Helped by guitarist Gerry Pope, and the flickering light of an enormous camp fire, the Beaver Scouts sang their Christmas favourites with more than their usual gusto.

For the six to eight year olds this was an experience that created the Christmas spirit. “The shepherds looking after their flocks must be like this,” said one. Other favourite carols included, Away in a manger, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer and We wish you a Merry Christmas.

The Beaver Scouts came from all over the area for the gathering including Biggleswade, Stotfold, Upper Caldecote and Potton. Apart from Richard Winslade and Gerry Pope, other visitors included Jo Winslade and assistant county commissioner for Beaver Scouts Anne Cladd. For many of the youngsters this was their first experience of a camp fire in the dark woodland clearing lit by burning embers. “It was magic,” whispered one.

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